The AFL Future Stars program came to an end for 2009 with the South East Queensland Carnival played recently at Giffin Park in Coorparoo with some outstanding football played under lights.
AFL Future Stars is the first level in the AFL Academy program and is designed to allow boys not currently playing football with a junior AFL club the opportunity to experience a short development training program which culminates in a regional carnival night of games.
Over 110 boys from the AFL Queensland development region’s on the Sunshine & Gold Coasts, Brisbane North, Brisbane West and Brisbane South East took part this year with AFL Queensland staff inviting boys form school football competitions to participate as well as school teachers nominating some of their more talented students.
Performance in the AFL Future Stars carnival night along with feedback from the coaches and AFL Queensland development staff formed the basis of selection of the Level One – AFL Lions Academy and AFL Gold Coast Academy squads with residential address determining which academy players will be linked to.
Players that have been selected in each Academy will go on to participate in series of training sessions and camps throughout 2010 to further develop their AFL skills and knowledge of the game as well as player education and personal development sessions.
Any players wanting to learn more about playing AFL for a junior club in 2010 can visit www.playafl.com.au for more information on local clubs in your area.
AFL Lions Academy – Level 1 Squad
Josh Drahm - Noosaville State School
Connor Weldon - St Andrew's Anglican College
Daniel Osberger - Maleny State School
Harry Franklin - Noosaville State School
Nick Fish - Pacific Paradise State School
Mark Rondilla - Holland Park State School
Gali Roebeck - Hilliard State School
Veau Godua - East Brisbane State School
Moses Kele - Crestmead State School
Joshua Sharps - Berrinba East State School
Tyler Small - Kenmore South State School
Joshua White - Raceview State School
Ale Ingabire - Acacia Ridge State School
Caleb Saunter - Redbank State School
Jake Robinson - Tullawong State School
Keenan Yorston - Taigum State School
Michael Molo - Taigum State School
Zachary Bray - The Lakes College
Ciponyuc Aliir - Taigum State School
Last Modified on 07/12/2009 16:38